Aston Villa: Steve Bruce - what everyone said after the announcement

Aston Villa finally announced the appointment of Steve Bruce, just two days before the big local derby at Villa Park with Wolves.
He replaces Roberto Di Matteo in a bold move by Dr Tony Xia in a bid to stop the current rot at the club.
Here is a comprehensive look at the appointment of Villa's latest man in the dugout.
What he said... “To be given the opportunity to manage this club is terrific.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity. It is one of the big clubs of this country.
“I relish the challenge of trying to take the club where it wants to go and needs to be – and try to turn around the... read more

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